A dark fantasy co-op action roguelike inspired by Dark Messiah, where the environment is your deadliest weapon. Master brutal melee combat, experiment with powerful builds and synergies, and use the environment to turn every run into chaos.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Because it’s a roguelike, the game requires both a lot of content and careful balancing. Early Access allows us to get the game into players’ hands sooner, gather feedback from a larger community, and use that feedback to improve the balance, progression, and overall experience as we continue adding new content.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect the game to remain in Early Access for approximately one year, depending on player feedback and the development of additional content and features.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to add more progression paths, expand the synergies between abilities and systems, and create more opportunities for emergent gameplay. The full version will also feature more levels, content, and overall variety.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Refer to "About This" for details”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes. We plan to increase the price by approximately 40–60% when the game leaves Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We’ll communicate with players on Discord and run regular closed playtests to gather feedback and improve the game throughout Early Access.”
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About This Game

Bound to Die is a dark fantasy co-op action roguelike inspired by the combat of Dark Messiah. Fight your way through dangerous dungeons, master brutal melee combat, unleash elemental magic, and turn the environment into your deadliest weapon.

Every run is a chance to experiment with new abilities, discover powerful synergies, and find creative ways to destroy your enemies.

Master Brutal Combat

Attack, parry, dodge, and kick your way through hordes of enemies. Break their defenses, stagger them with well-timed parries, and send them flying into deadly traps.

Turn the Environment Into a Weapon

Why fight fair when everything around you can kill?

Kick enemies into spikes, push them into deadly traps, trigger explosions, or use nearby objects to your advantage. Experiment with the environment and discover new ways to eliminate your enemies.

Unleash Elemental Magic

Burn, freeze, and shock your enemies with powerful fire, ice, and lightning abilities.

Combine elemental effects with melee attacks and environmental hazards to create devastating interactions.

Create Powerful Builds

Each run offers new opportunities to shape your character.

Choose abilities, combine upgrades, and discover synergies that completely change how you fight. Build around melee combat, elemental magic, or a combination of both.

Fight Together or Die Alone

Explore dangerous dungeons solo or team up with friends in co-op.

Combine your abilities, coordinate attacks, and use the environment to overcome increasingly dangerous encounters.

Every Run Is Different

Experiment with new builds, adapt your strategy, and discover unexpected combinations of abilities and environmental interactions.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Core i5
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 2060 RTC